We've never been the kind of gals to go all crazy with the patriotic spirit on July 4. Don't get us wrong, we love this country and what it stands for -- the land where dreams are realized, no matter where you come from. Sounds hokey, but roll with us on this one. See products

We call them classic beauty products for a reason. They've been around for ages and have become staples in our makeup bags and bathroom cabinets. You know the beauty products we're talking about -- the ones your mother (or even grandmother) used that eventually (against your strongest will) became your favorites. See products

The last thing you want to hear in your head after slathering on a self-tanner is that Oompa-Loompa song. We've all been duped by too-orange self-tanners, no? Nothing's worse than trying to do the right thing by avoiding the sun and arduously applying a lotion, cream, foam, gel or spray to your body, only to wind up with dark elbows and streaky legs. See products

Complaints about foundation? We've heard them all -- from too heavy and drying to too light and oily, not to mention "too few shades" and "too expensive." But thanks to our TotalBeauty.com reviewers, we've managed to curate a list of foundation products you can't live without. Discover which brands and formulas received the most upward facing thumbs -- you just might discover your new foundation fix. Best foundations

We can all agree -- there is something deeply satisfying about saving money. And nothing gives us more of a rush than scoring an amazing lipstick or mascara without spending a fortune. See, drugstore-aisle enthusiasts like us believe that it is possible to improve your look and trim your budget at the same time. See bargains

If you're pregnant, you're likely bombarded with so many do's and don'ts according to everyone's opinions -- from your great aunt Susie's to your yoga teacher's to your co-worker's. Not to mention that you have to read about how everyone from Gisele to Kourtney Kardashian lost their baby weight in a few short weeks after giving birth and look better than ever post-baby. See products

You only get one shot at making a first impression. Whether it's meeting your future in-laws for the first time, walking into a big corporate office for an interview or going out on a first date, presentation is half the battle with winning people over (sad but true). And the same holds true with beauty products. Why can't the things that make us look beautiful also be attractively packaged? Well, we believe they can be and very well should be, hence this list of top-rated beauty products with the prettiest packaging. Get products

Stubborn, hard to reach and too short! No, we're not describing that guy who never called you back. Unfortunately, we're talking about our eyelashes. To get bat-worthy lashes, we turn to the most essential of all makeup: mascara. But not all mascaras are created equal, and that's where this list of best mascaras comes in. A good mascara can lengthen, volumize and curl your lashes, and is flake- and smudge-proof. See mascaras

Who doesn't love the feeling of taking a hot bath and melting all of the day's stress away? Some readers (especially working women or new mothers) might say there is simply no time in the day to take more than a 10-minute bath. For all of you busy ladies out there, this might be because you have never tried using a bath goody before. See products

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Beauty Products Guide

Finding beauty products that perfectly match your skin type could end up being a long and expensive process. What makes it even more complicated is the consistent launch of a host of new products. With every brand investing millions of dollars in marketing and promotion asserting that it's the best, it is easy to be misguided. However, for consumers who act smart before investing in skin care, Total Beauty presents its comprehensive skin care guide. Access to reliable and dependable information from a panel of experts on Total Beauty can help you make informed decisions on which brand and product you can trust for your skin.

Unlike any other resource on the web, this guide aims at educating its readers to identify their skin type and conditions and then select products that are most beneficial for them. In addition to this, the guide also provides you with comprehensive reviews of top-of-the-line beauty products along with the customer feedback reports. Taking care of your skin with Total Beauty is also extremely entertaining. On this guide you get exclusive access to latest celebrity news along with their skin care routines and secrets. So act smart and start using the Total Beauty’s product guide today!